Product Comparison: Scythe SCMG-5100 vs AMD Wraith Prism


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Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler
AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan
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General Specifications
Brand
Scythe
AMD
Model
SCMG-5100
Wraith Prism
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The award-winning Mugen 5 CPU Cooler has been updated with a newly developed mounting system, which now offers full compatibility with AMD's new AM4 platform. Spring-loaded design provide secure and even pressure distribution to CPU and allow for a quick and easy installation.
With four direct mount copper heatpipes, software controllable RGB lighting, and a two position fan. It is the ultimate in a stock CPU coolers that we have come across in memory.
Key Specs
Cooling Type
Air Cooling
Air Cooling
Max. Airflow
51.17 CFM
55.78 CFM
Number of Pipes
6
4
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler
  • I am shocked at the cooling performance to noise ratio.
  • Excellent cooling for a good price. Excellent product.
  • The best cooling solution I've seen for non-SFF builds. Just buy it.
  • The best cooling unit I have ever used. The cooling is so good that on my Ryzen 7 2700x.
  • Cooling and quietness are awesome even at max!
AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan
  • This cooler is amazing for cooling any AM4 and chipset.
  • Overall a great processor cooling unit.
  • The CPU temperatures dropped about 4 to 5 degrees.
  • Couldn't cool my 2600x at 4.3 ghz.
  • Mediocre cooling on Ryzen 3700x. Disappoint.
Size & Weight
Height
6.08 in.
5.35 in.
Width
5.12 in.
3.77 in.
Depth
4.33 in.
6.25 in.
Weight
1.96 lbs.
1 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler
  • The size, this thing is a beast. In my Cougar mid-tower case, the cooler extends almost to my side panel leaving just a cm of space or so.
  • I have a mid size case (NZXT H500 ATX Mid Tower Case) It fit perfectly in there.
  • This cooler is great. Good size, good cooling, and super quiet.
  • Mounting system was one of the easiest i have seen on a cooler of this size. Good size of this one.
  • Its a great cooler, fits nicely and installation was pretty easy.
AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan
  • Still in original box. Best cooler available in its good size.
  • Awesome looks and great temp control, good size for my case.
  • The cooler is working without any issues, perfect fits my box.
  • Good cooler, good looks, decent price, great size.
  • One of the best looking coolers out there. Size for any cases.
Features
Socket Compatibility
Intel:, 775, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1366, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AMD:, AM2, AM2 +, AM3 +, AM4, FM1, FM2+, FM2, AM3
AMD:, AM2, AM3, AM3 +, AM4
Speed
1200 RPM
3650 RPM
Cooled CPU (Max. TDP)
180 W
Noise Level
24.9 dBA
39 dBA
Number of Coolers
1
1
Bearing Type
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Hydro Bearing
Heat-Exchanger Material
Copper
Aluminium
Power Connector Type
4-pin
4-pin
Extras
Asymmetric design, Kaze Flex 120 PWM Fan, Hyper Precision Mounting System II, Dual Fan Mount Structure
Pre-applied thermal paste, Direct Contact Heat pipes, Switchable Overclock Fan profile, LED RGB
What customers say about "Features"
Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler
  • The fan is quiet and makes no noise idle.
  • Sure you can replace the included FaZe fans with higher RPM, but the noise level is perfect.
  • There easier to maintain (clean) then twin tower designs. The noise floor was fantastic.
  • Noise level is superb. Huge upgrade from my stock cooler.
  • Keeps my unoverclock ryzen 2600 30c idle and Max 50c during gaming. Really quiet.
AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan
  • I love the lighting setup which is very tunable for many different effects.
  • The RGB and fan were in perfect condition and my CPU temps are great.
  • It's more than adequate, and I love the RGB on it.
  • RGB is really easy to control. Would recommend.
  • Awesome looks and great temp control. Great RGB. Lots of features.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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